Part Time (TLC) Instructor for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Track SUMMER '26
General Description
Position Term
The position term is a semester in duration and renewed based on the program's needs, satisfactory clinical evaluations and on the approval of the Track, Associate, and/or Program Director.?
Position Overview
The JHU Nurse Anesthesia Program is seeking a part-time Simulation Faculty member (Temporary Learning Contractor) to support in-person instruction and simulation-based education during the Summer semester. Due to increased instructional demands, expansion of simulation activities, and the addition of a new high-fidelity manikin enabling dual-room simulation operations, additional faculty expertise is required to maintain high-quality learning experiences and ensure student readiness for clinical practice.
The Simulation Faculty member will work closely with course coordinators and the simulation team to deliver clinically relevant, high-fidelity anesthesia simulation aligned with the learning objectives of Clinical Practicum I and Clinical Practicum V. This position requires advanced clinical knowledge in nurse anesthesia, experience in simulation-enhanced instruction, and the ability to support learners at different stages of clinical development.
Key Responsibilities
Simulation Instruction & Facilitation
- Deliver in-person simulation instruction for NR.404.720 and NR.404.724 during the Summer term.
- Facilitate realistic, evidence-based anesthesia simulation scenarios using high-fidelity manikins.
- Operate effectively within a dual-simulation-room environment, supporting concurrent sessions when necessary.
- Conduct pre-briefing, scenario facilitation, and structured debriefing following best practices in simulation pedagogy.
Curriculum & Scenario Support
- Collaborate with course faculty to implement simulation activities aligned with course objectives and learner outcomes.
- Assist in updating or refining simulation scenarios based on programmatic needs and clinical standards.
- Evaluate student performance during simulation and provide actionable, constructive feedback.
Program & Operational Support
- Work with the simulation operations team to ensure proper setup, functioning, and breakdown of equipment--including newly purchased high-fidelity manikins and related technologies.
- Help optimize scheduling and space utilization to maximize instructional efficiency and minimize disruption to clinical placements.
- Maintain compliance with program policies, accreditation standards, and safety procedures.
Qualifications
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Required Qualifications
- Active certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and active Maryland Nursing License.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical anesthesia experience.
- Experience facilitating simulation-based education in a healthcare or academic environment.
- Strong communication, debriefing, and learner-support skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience teaching or precepting in a nurse anesthesia educational program.
- Familiarity with high-fidelity simulation platforms and audiovisual systems.
- Training in simulation methodology (e.g., debriefing frameworks, INACSL Standards of Best Practice).
Time Commitment
- Part-time, contracted for the duration of the Summer semester.
- On-campus presence required for simulation sessions, preparation, and debriefings.
- Hours will vary based on course scheduling and simulation lab needs.
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Salary Range
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